Premier Anna Bligh said each of the venues had recorded incidents in which glass had been used as a weapon resulting in an injury over the past year.
Ms Bligh said the government was determined to crack down on glassing incidents which had become more prevalent at late night venues.
”Glassing destroys lives – it is a disgraceful, cowardly act which often results in the permanent disfigurement of victims,” Ms Bligh said.
”Unfortunately these incidents are occurring with increasing regularity in Queensland’s licensed premises and my government will not sit back and allow this situation continue.
“Over the past year, there have been 55 incidents involving glassings in these 41 premises and that’s unacceptable.
”In July this year I announced that the Parliamentary Committee on Law, Justice and Safety would examine the issue of alcohol related violence.
”At that time I also announced that in response to the issue of glassings, the use of regular glass would be banned in high risk venues by the end of the year.
”This week we are making good on that commitment and will introduce amendments to the Liquor Act for urgent consideration by the House.
“This is about acting to crack down on this type of unacceptable violence but doing so in a way that we achieve good, commonsense outcomes.”
Ms Bligh said the Parliamentary Inquiry would be given a specific reference in relation to transitioning other pubs and clubs to tempered glass or plastic, possible over the next two years, in close consultation with the industry.
Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing Peter Lawlor said the Show Cause Notices were part of ongoing efforts by the government to change the drinking culture in Queensland.
“The Show Cause process give us the opportunity to validate the incidents police have recorded and ensure we are cracking down on the establishments we should be,” Mr Lawlor said.
“While the Parliamentary inquiry announced by the Premier is looking at changing Queensland’s drinking culture, the Office of Liquor Licensing is taking action against licensees who may be negligent in their protection of patrons.
“And while the majority of Queensland licensees go above and beyond what is required of them under current liquor licensing laws, there are some that continue to promote a dangerous drinking environment.
“These premises will be conditioned with non-glass products and if they continue to operate negligently they will risk a loss of licence.
“At the same time, I would like to congratulate the many establishments that have proactively moved to non-glass products and introduced new safety measures.”
The Show Cause Notices are due for completion by December 2009.
Venues issued with show cause notices include:
·Alexandra Hills Hotel – Alexandra Hills
·The Beat Cabaret – Fortitude Valley
·Irish Finn – Condon
·The Club Hotel Roma – Roma
·Chalk Hotel – Woolloongabba
·Coolum Hotel – Coolum Beach
·Greenbank RSL Services Club – Hillcrest
·PJ O’Briens – Cairns
·Mystique – Fortitude Valley
·Normanby Hotel – Red Hill
·Conrad Treasury Casino - Brisbane
·O’Dowds Hotel – Rockhampton
·Platinum Nightclub – Broadbeach
·Uber – West End
·Heritage Hotel – Rockhampton
·Sin City Nightclub – Surfers Paradise
·The Strand Hotel – Yeppoon
·The Avenue Restaurant and Saloon – Surfers Paradise
·The Bank Nightclub – Townsville
·The Consortium – Townsville
·The Glen Hotel – Eight Mile Plains
·The Heritage Bar – Cairns
·The Stadium Nightclub – Rockhampton
·Tombas Nightclub – Toowoomba
·Waxy’s Irish Pub – Surfers Paradise
·Wellington Point Hotel – Wellington Point
·240V Nightclub – Mooloolaba
·Bullwinkles Nightclub – Townsville
·Central Hotel – Bundaberg
·Club 299 – Fortitude Valley
·Club Hotel – Bundaberg
·Ferny Grove Tavern – Ferny Grove
·Cocktails and Dreams – Surfers Paradise
·Paddy Go Easy Hotel – Rockhampton
·Post Office Hotel – Rockhampton
·Southport Leagues Club – Southport
·The Bedroom Lounge Bar and Nightclub – Surfers Paradise
·Tinbilly Travellers – Brisbane City
·Velvet Underground Nightclub – Cairns
·Billy’s Beach House Hotel – Surfers Paradise
·Pittsworth Hotel/Motel – Toowoomba
